The Measure of Man

Skills

Basic Skills

Characters have intrinsic abilities and Characteristics that allow for rudimentary attempts at tests with Basic Skills. Thus, even though a character may not possess Basic Skills, he may still make Skill Tests using them. Those who do not possess a Basic Skill may test that skill at half of the associated Characteristic, rounding down.

Determine an individual’s truthfulness, his motives, personality, and temperament.

Search

Perception

Discover things that are physically hidden or difficult to notice without careful inspection.

Silent Move

Agility

Remain quiet and undetected.

Swim

Strength

Swim through liquid mediums.

Advanced Skills

Advanced Skills require very specific training or education, and common individuals may not attempt their use. Regardless of a character’s intrinsic abilities and Characteristics he, for example, would never be able to understand the Eldar language without previous instruction.